The anthology will adapt stories from Ito Junji Kessaku-shu (Junji Ito Masterpiece Collection) and Fragments of Horror. However, the staff will not reveal which stories will be adapted so that viewers will be surprised. Director Shinobu Tagashira (Diabolik Lovers) mentioned that the characters in the above key visual may not appear in the anime.

Junji Ito “Collection” will be the second anime based on Ito’s work. Gyo: Tokyo Fish Attackpremiered in 2012 and was met with middling reception. However, many of Ito’s works have been adapted into live-action movies in Japan.

Ito is one of the most respected horror storytellers, with many of his works centering around the macabre, psychological twists, claustrophobia, and inner-beauty. People with weak stomachs may have a hard time exploring his works, but his stories included themes other than shock-value.

Junji Ito” Collection” is being produced by Studio Deen and will debut on January 7, 2018.

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